Physician Neonatology - Competitive Salary

Job Description:Location:Roanoke, VARoanoke is nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, offering an exceptional quality of life with outdoor recreation opportunities and a vibrant cultural scene. The city provides an ideal balance of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle benefits.Facility:This children's hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare facility featuring a high-acuity Level IIIB NICU with 60 beds and approximately 625 annual admissions. The facility is affiliated with a medical school and offers comprehensive neonatal services with advanced therapies, providing an excellent environment for clinical excellence and academic advancement.Opportunity:Board Certified - NeonatologyJob Details:• Serve as Practice Medical Director overseeing clinical operations and provider performance in a Level IIIB NICU• Provide clinical care for 60-bed NICU with approximately 625 annual admissions• Lead and implement quality improvement and patient safety initiatives• Drive clinical innovation and program development within the neonatal service line• Collaborate with hospital leadership and academic partners to expand neonatal services• Participate in teaching responsibilities for medical students, pediatric and family medicine residents• Engage in Grand Rounds, simulation Boot Camps, and educational programming• Mentor residents in quality improvement and research projects• Support and grow scholarly and academic initiatives in partnership with the medical school• Work alongside multidisciplinary pediatric subspecialists including maternal-fetal medicine and pediatric surgery• Utilize advanced neonatal therapies such as high-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide therapy• Provide shared neonatal call coverage as part of physician leadership team with rotational 24-hour coverage• Handle rotational weekend NICU coverage with 24-hour shifts as scheduled• Must be Board Certified in Neonatology (not accepting board eligible candidates)• Requires MD or DO degree and Virginia medical license• Leadership experience in NICU or clinical program development required• Must be willing to relocate to immediate local area if not already residing thereCompensation:Employed salary with benefits.